Virat Kohli scores 74 as India beat New Zealand in first ODI in Auckland
India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after chasing a revised target at Eden Park on Wednesday.
India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, according to The Assam Tribune. The match was affected by rain, resulting in a revised DLS target of 143 runs for the visitors.
After New Zealand was bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs, India reached the target in 22.4 overs. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, Gurnoor Brar took three, and Anshul Kamboj claimed two wickets to restrict the hosts.
The Indian chase began poorly when Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a six-ball duck in the opening over. However, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli stabilised the innings with a century partnership. Gill scored 37 runs off 56 balls before being caught behind off Nathan Smith in the 19th over.
Virat Kohli scored 74 runs from 51 balls, including 13 fours and one six. With this innings, Kohli became the highest run-scorer in ODI run chases, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 8,720 runs to reach 8,741. Kohli was eventually dismissed by Jacob Duffy.
New Zealand's Jacob Duffy also dismissed Axar Patel for a duck and Shreyas Iyer for 15. Despite a late charge, KL Rahul and Naman Dhir completed the chase, with Dhir hitting a boundary to seal the victory.
New Zealand's total of 185 included 38 from Tim Seifert and 34 from Blair Tickner, who shared a 39-run final-wicket stand with Jacob Duffy.